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Munich/Miramas. The BMW Group is preparing to follow up its innovative and
revolutionary BMW i models with plug-in hybrid versions of the
core-brand models. In Miramas, France, it will present a BMW 3
Series plug-in hybrid prototype and a new generation of hybrid
vehicle concepts incorporating technology already used in BMW i
models. Long term, the BMW Group is planning to offer plug-in hybrid
versions of all its core-brand models.

Herbert Diess, Member of the Board of Management BMW AG,
Development, said:

“All BMW Group models benefit from BMW i. The fundamental
technology involved in battery cells, electric motors and the power
electronics will be used in our upcoming plug-in hybrid models. When
it comes to the electrification of the drivetrain, we are
deliberately developing a wide-ranging expertise in order to offer
our customers worldwide the ideal solution.

The plug-in hybrid models presented in Miramas are equipped with
a highly efficient internal combustion engine and an electric motor
powered by an externally rechargeable high-voltage battery.
Shorter-distance urban trips or commutes can be completed on
electric power only. On longer journeys, the vehicle will usually
operate in “combined mode”, with both systems working together.

TheBMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype combines a four-cylinder
petrol engine with an electric motor. The internal combustion engine
is based on the TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder petrol engine that has
already twice been voted “International Engine of the Year”.

The electric motor and power electronics are directly based on
the BMW eDrive technology already used in the BMW i3 and BMW i8
models. The prototype’s lithium-ion battery, including the battery
management system and the high-efficiency direct cooling system, are
likewise based on BMW i experience and know-how.

The plug-in hybrid technology is so flexible that it can be
integrated in a wide variety of vehicle concepts. It will therefore
be possible to deploy it rapidly across the BMW model range.
The route to sustainable mobility in the future will be a
multitrack one. The already efficient combustion engines will be even
more economical. All-electric vehicles like the BMW i3 are tailored to
urban mobility requirements while plug-in hybrids are more appropriate
for longer-distance journeys. Beyond this, in the long term electric
mobility in conjunction with hydrogen fuel cell technology could also
be a viable option.

The focus of our Efficient Dynamics strategy is the
electrification of the power train. This is an area in which we will
continue to expand in the coming years. The plug-in technology will
be one key lever to bring high performance vehicles well below 100 g
/ km CO2, while retaining the driving pleasure and driving dynamics
of a BMW. We will also continue to develop fully electric mobility.
Hydrogen fuel-cells will remain a key issue when it comes to
drivetrain development, especially relating to its sustainable production.

Key eDrive technologies developed in-house

All the important eDrive technologies and components are developed
in-house, and from next year they will all be built at the BMW plant
in Dingolfing. This programme is set to create over 200
new jobs around electro-mobility at the BMW plant in
Dingolfing. Many tens of millions of euros will be invested at this
plant over the next five years.

“Our accumulated expertise guarantees us a competitive edge,” stated
Harald Krüger, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG,
Production. “This can be seen not only in the performance data of the
BMW electric motors but also in our highly efficient production process.”

Since the BMW Group expects to be building a wide range of electric
drive components in the future, production will be organised around an
intelligent eDrive component-sharing system. This means that one and
the same production line will be able to build high-voltage battery
modules not just for the BMW i8 but also for the future BMW X5 eDrive.
In the case of complete battery packs, too, the new production lines
will be designed for a flexible production mix: it will be possible to
build battery packs for a number of different future models all on the
same lines.

Highly electrified hybrids

With the ongoing development and refinement of hybrid drive
systems under the EfficientDynamics programme, the aim is to
maximise the amount of time the vehicles are able to spend in
electric mode. To ensure that this increased electric operation goes
hand in hand with typical BMW dynamic performance, everyday
practicality and maximum long-distance capability, the BMW Group’s
future hybrids will be “highly electrified”. Highlights of this
future Power eDrive technology will include much more powerful
electric motors and batteries with twice the capacity of present versions.

The drive systems used in these future hybrid systems will offer
combined outputs in excess of 500 kW. Also, the capacity of the
lithium-ion batteries – up to 20 kilowatt hours – will be greatly in
excess of current hybrid systems. Coupled with an increased all-electric driving range of up to
100 kilometres (62 miles), this will make it possible to operate in
locally emission-free pure-electric mode on virtually all day-to-day trips.

With its three brands BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, the BMW Group is the
world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles
and also provides premium financial and mobility services. As a global
company, the BMW Group operates 30 production and assembly facilities
in 14 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2013, the BMW Group sold approximately 1.963 million cars and
115,215 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax for the financial
year 2013 was € 7.91 billion on revenues amounting to approximately €
76.06 billion. As of 31 December 2013, the BMW Group had a workforce
of 110,351 employees.

The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term
thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established
ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain,
comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to
conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.

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CO2 emission information.

The following applies to consumption figures for vehicles with new type approval, September 2017 onward: The figures for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and energy consumption are obtained in accordance with the specified measuring procedure (EC Regulation No. 715/2007), as issued and amended. The figures are for a basic-version vehicle in Germany. The bandwidths allow for differences in the choice of wheel and tire sizes and items of optional equipment and can be changed by the configuration.

Obtained on the basis of the new "Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure" (WLTP), the figures are converted back to the "New European Driving Cycle" (NEDC) for the sake of comparability. Values other than those stated here may be used for the purposes of taxation and for other vehicle-related duties relating to CO2 emissions.

More information about official fuel consumption figures and the official specific CO2 emissions of new passenger cars can be obtained from the "guideline on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and current consumption of new passenger cars", available here: https://www.dat.de/co2/.

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The following applies to consumption figures for vehicles with new type approval, September 2017 onward: The figures for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and energy consumption are obtained in accordance with the specified measuring procedure (EC Regulation No. 715/2007), as issued and amended. The figures are for a basic-version vehicle in Germany. The bandwidths allow for differences in the choice of wheel and tire sizes and items of optional equipment and can be changed by the configuration.

Obtained on the basis of the new "Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure" (WLTP), the figures are converted back to the "New European Driving Cycle" (NEDC) for the sake of comparability. Values other than those stated here may be used for the purposes of taxation and for other vehicle-related duties relating to CO2 emissions.

More information about official fuel consumption figures and the official specific CO2 emissions of new passenger cars can be obtained from the "guideline on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and current consumption of new passenger cars", available here: https://www.dat.de/co2/.